I’ve been writing about hoagies a great deal lately. It must be something in my subconscious. Too early for a pun? I think not. In fact, my dear old father used to spend hours, alongside my Uncle Tom, spouting off pun after pun after pun. I have since picked up the torch with my uncle… Read more »
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OP rec. seeks bright holiday for seniors
(Nov. 13, 2014) Once again, the Ocean Pines Recreation Department is partnering with Home Instead Senior Care to “Be a Santa to a Senior.” The purpose of the Home Instead Senior Care community service program is to positively impact the community by providing holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors who are least likely to… Read more »
Second Friday Art Stroll a walk through local arts
(Nov. 13, 2014) Second Friday returns to Berlin on Nov. 14 from 5-8 p.m., with downtown shops featuring art exhibits, sales, live entertainment and extended hours. The Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea is the November outreach organization for the Church Mouse on 101 North Main Street. All proceeds will be donated to the… Read more »
Meditation class offered in OP
(Nov. 13, 2014) Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department welcomes back Valarie Mann as the meditation instructor. A class will be held in the Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The cost of the class is $20, and pre-registration is required. Mann will discuss the benefits and history of meditation,… Read more »
OP woman loses life in Rt. 50 car accident
(Nov. 13, 2014) Weather was said to have been a factor in the fatal car crash last Thursday at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 that claimed the life of 66-year-old Ocean Pines resident Donna Kipps Clarke. Police said Clarke was traveling westbound on Route 346 in a 2008 Volvo C70 at approximately… Read more »
Phosphorus study released, phase-in plan pushed
(Nov. 13, 2014) After weeks of delays, the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network at Salisbury University has released its study on how imposing major restrictions on fertilizers containing phosphorus would affect Maryland farmers financially. The cost is big, ranging from $22 million to $51.6 million, depending on which of three proposed scenarios the study… Read more »
AGH gets ‘Path to Excellence’ award
(Nov. 13, 2014) National Research Corporation has selected Atlantic General Hospital of Berlin to receive its 2014 Path to Excellence award. Atlantic General Hospital was recognized during the 20th annual NRC Picker Patient-Centered Symposium in San Diego, Ca. on Sept. 7. Path to Excellence award recipients are chosen based on their achievement within categories that… Read more »
Craft beer, tourism relationship brewing
(Nov. 13, 2014) The state of craft beer is strong. Brewery, restaurant and hotel owners gathered at Burley Oak in Berlin on Monday, Nov. 10 to provide industry insight into just how successful the craft beer industry has become and where it might go next. Organizer Ann Hillyer, from OceanCity.com, said 90 people RSVP’d to… Read more »
State reports October’s take from casinos
(Nov. 13, 2014) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced October revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. October’s… Read more »
Drive still needs supplies
(Nov. 13, 2014) Operation We Care is entering the home stretch in pursuit of donations to pack and send to deployed military members this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at OC Floor Gallery in West Ocean City and in the Salisbury area at Minuteman Press, Herl’s Bath & Tile Solutions and Subrunners. Drop-off… Read more »